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Fernando Martinez

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Molecules link lower weight babies and chronic diseases

U of A researchers found that a group of proteins involved in neuronal development was overrepresented in the umbilical cord blood of about one-third of babies born small for gestational age.

Read more at University of Arizona News

Family dining table

Phones frequently come to family dinner for parents and kids alike, new U of A study finds

A new University of Arizona study has now examined media use during mealtime and has found that more than 70% of parents and children in the U.S. use media across various devices during family meals.

Read more at University of Arizona News

Startup turns accidental lab discovery into next-generation skincare technology

Hyapeptides builds on research to enhance the performance of a key ingredient used in cosmetics and medicine.

Jianqin Lu

U of A researchers' new approach boosts immune response against lung cancer

A chemotherapy drug and a gene-silencing molecule exploit an "eat me" signal on dying cancer cells to stop tumor growth.

Read more at University of Arizona News

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In this illustration of the living Mollisonia animal, its segmented abdomen is attached to a thorax and head with a pair of eyes and jointed legs.

Tiny fossil suggests spiders and their relatives originated in the sea

July 22, 2025

a girl with her eyes closed with her chin resting in her hands

$10M PCORI funding award will fuel study of sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome

July 17, 2025

The Large Binocular Telescope stands tall above the treetops.

NSF funds University of Arizona effort to sharpen view of the cosmos

July 16, 2025

an aerial view of a meteor crater under cloudy blue skies on a vast desert landscape

Did a meteor impact trigger a landslide in the Grand Canyon?

July 15, 2025

Colorful spread of healthy whole foods including a raw salmon fillet, avocado, blueberries, apple, banana, kale, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lemon, chia seeds, quinoa, beans, assorted nuts and seeds, olive oil, and various leafy greens arranged on a rustic wooden surface. A glass jar spills over with pinto beans in the background, adding texture and warmth to the nutrient-rich display.

Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study

July 15, 2025

A technician in full cleanroom attire, including a face shield and hood, stands near a long, conical instrument used to position fuel targets inside the National Ignition Facility. The background shows the interior of the target chamber, with glowing blue lighting and metal structures creating a high-tech atmosphere.

Powering the Future: Five things you should know about fusion energy at the University of Arizona

July 9, 2025

Illustration of laser-driven fusion energy.

Five things you should know about fusion energy at the University of Arizona

July 9, 2025

An arrow points to a dot of light among a field of background stars

An emissary from interstellar space

July 9, 2025

A smiling young woman with long black hair and red-tinted cat-eye sunglasses holds a colorful skateboard over her shoulders. She’s wearing a bright yellow sweatshirt and standing in an urban skate park with graffiti-covered walls. The skateboard has a vivid, artistic design with bold colors and orange wheels.

What makes someone cool? A U of A researcher has the answers

July 9, 2025

A group of people in coveralls standing in front of siloes on a farm

$1M gift fuels future of veterinary medicine with commitment for scholarships and human-animal interaction research at U of A

July 9, 2025

weather sensors standing on towers in a small field

How the U of A's Arizona Meteorological Network feeds data to the National Weather Service

July 8, 2025

a group gathered near the san xavier mining laboratory with a large mining machine nearby

Alumni couple's $1.5M gift strengthens U of A mining education when it matters most

June 30, 2025

Onicio Leal Neto speaking with students seated around a table

College of Public Health launches first AI summer program

June 27, 2025

Matthew Briggs talks with Ruth Salazar while holding an adaptive foot pedal in a lab with 3D printers in the background

Professor's teaching philosophy builds confidence with technology, sparks student creativity

June 27, 2025

A large storm cloud hovers over a Southwestern metropolitan area. In the distance, rain falls as a bolt of lightning flashes.

Fantasy forecasts turn monsoon madness into a community guessing game

June 25, 2025

With a highly reflective, silvery surface, the Rubin Observatory's main mirror acts both as its primary and tertiary light-collecting surface.

U of A astronomers celebrate first look at the universe from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory

June 24, 2025

A group of four African Bush Elephants stand next to a small body of water.

Creature culture: What animal behavior can teach us about saving nature

June 24, 2025

Researchers and students growing crops at the University of Arizona Campus Agricultural Center

Rooted in tradition, growing with science: Revitalizing Indigenous crops in the Southwest

June 23, 2025

A rendering showing what the Giant Magellan Telescope will look like at nighttime, once completed. The enclosure is opened for nighttime observation, while the Milky Way rises behind the mountains.

Giant Magellan Telescope advances to National Science Foundation final design phase

June 23, 2025

Shutterstock image of an AI Officer

Chief AI Officer: Higher Ed’s New Leadership Role

June 20, 2025

Plants growing in the desert.

Predicting how plants will fare in the heat is not so easy

June 18, 2025

ancient footprints in beige clay

Earliest evidence of humans in the Americas confirmed in new U of A study

June 18, 2025

a physician in a white coat caring for a patient in a hospital bed

New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

June 18, 2025

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals details of the structure and composition of the nebula as well as dozens of background galaxies.

U of A earns top marks in space science, geosciences, water resources in new US News global ranking

June 17, 2025